NEADC Seal Dive

September 25, 2010
Photos by Carl Thien:
http://picasaweb.google.com/cthien/IslesOfShoals

 

Harbor Seal at Isles of Shoals from Carl Thien on Vimeo.



The Shadow, piloted by Capt. Carol, with Divemaster Kieth, docked at Wentworth Marina. Divers, left-right: Tom, Katie, Peter, Natalie (First Mate), Tim, Jim (NEADC Boat Dive Coordinator), Greg
Carl
Duck Island, our destination at Isles of Shoals. Zoom in on this photo: the rock is stuffed full of lounging seals


Looking in a crevice, with light entering from the other side where it exits. Fish love these hideaway spots

Cunners were everywhere



A Harbor Seal says hello. Both Gray and Harbor Seals were swimming around constantly. Harbor Seals are smaller and their noses are shorter than Gray Seals.
A Harbor Seal says hello. Both Gray and Harbor Seals were swimming around constantly. Harbor Seals are smaller and their noses are shorter than Gray Seals.
Carl Thien

A Cunner

I spent lots of time rooted on the side of large rocks, looking up towards the surface for another friend to dive in and swim by

Whaleback Light off New Castle - the walls are made of granite that is 5 foot thick! http://www.lighthouse.cc/whaleback/history.html